ETYM Old Eng. honest, onest, Old Fren. honeste, oneste, French honnęte, Latin honestus, from honos, honor, honor. Related to Honor.
1. Marked by truth or sincerity.
2. Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; SYN. honorable.
3. Without dissimulation; frank.
4. Without pretensions.
Odan.
1. In an honest manner; honestly
2. With all sincerity